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L608 ULB

1993 Peugeot 309

Blue Diesel 1905cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,485 mi
Last recorded195,485 miles
Recorded on28 May 2013
Typical for 1993 Peugeot 309105,310 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL608 ULB
MakePeugeot
Model309
Year1993
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,905cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 May 2013 195,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 28 May 2013 195,485 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 May 2012 187,493 miles

Front registration plate cracked.

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 31 May 2011 180,339 miles
Fail 20 May 2011 180,104 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate cracked.

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Slight surface corrosion offside front inner wing area.

Fail 24 May 2010 172,514 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 24 May 2010 172,514 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 165,114 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 157,298 miles
Fail 21 May 2008 157,235 miles

Bonnet retaining device excessively deteriorated (8.4.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 17 May 2007 148,493 miles
Pass 23 May 2006 140,343 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside front brake binding slightly

How Reliable is the Peugeot 309?

Based on 93,983 MOT tests across 21,848 vehicles.

64.4%
Pass Rate
3,029
Miles/Year
40
Year Lifespan
21,848
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 5,920
constant velocity joint gaiter split 5,666
brake binding 5,298
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 5,117
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 4,155
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L608 ULB is a 1993 Peugeot 309 in Blue with a 1,905cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 1993 Peugeot 309 models, the average MOT pass rate is 63.2% with a typical mileage of 105,310 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Peugeot 309 fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 5,920 recorded failures. If you're considering buying L608 ULB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Peugeot 309 typically stays on UK roads for around 40 years. At 33 years old, this Peugeot 309 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was L608 ULB registered?

L608 ULB is a 1993 Peugeot 309, first registered on 1 August 1993.

Is L608 ULB safe to buy?

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